The top reported proficiency rate is 96% in Math. The lowest is 87% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on The Math and Science Academy of Apex
The Math and Science Academy of Apex is a charter school in kindergarten through sixth grade, housed on U.S. Highway 64 in the center of Apex's fastest-growing edge. The school opened in 2022 and has been adding one grade per year, with sixth grade arriving this year. A seventh and eighth grade are coming next, and a high school campus on the same property has just opened and is near its first graduation, so the school is building a full K-12 pipeline within Apex.
The school's testing results in the most recent year show strong performance in mathematics, where proficiency runs well above the state median. English language arts proficiency is high as well, and science testing shows solid ground. All three subjects tested proficient among a substantial share of tested students. The school does not report a graduation rate, as it serves only early and middle grades; state testing data cover the full span of grades three through six.
The student body is diverse by racial composition, with a large share of Asian students, and a smaller representation of White, multiracial, Black, and Hispanic students. Enrollment sits at a mid-size level for an elementary and early-middle charter, with roughly equal representation across the grade span. The school does not publicly report free-or-reduced-price-lunch qualification rates or the counts of students receiving special education or English learner services.
The school uses a weighted lottery enrollment system designed to reflect county demographics. It serves as a tuition-free public charter option, a pathway that some Apex families choose instead of the traditional Wake County public schools. The campus is new and purpose-built, positioned to grow toward a K-12 seat under one roof. Parents appreciate the continuity this arrangement offers, since children can remain at the same campus from entry through graduation without the typical reassignments that happen in district schools.
Apex itself is one of North Carolina's fastest-growing towns, a Raleigh suburb that has seen its population surge over the past three decades. Much of the town's identity is rooted in a preserved late-19th-century downtown along Salem Street, with brick storefronts, shops, and restaurants, now joined by a new social district permitting walking with beverages between participating businesses. Beyond downtown, Apex is predominantly residential, with newer subdivisions tied to Research Triangle commuting patterns. The surrounding area is laced with greenway trails.
A massive mixed-use development called Veridea is now under way about a short distance south of downtown, with a luxury apartment complex beginning construction in 2025. Veridea will eventually include a Wake Technical Community College campus and the future NC Children's Hospital, anchoring long-term growth. Housing values in the zip code are above the state benchmark, and median household income in the region is strong. Rental rates remain moderate relative to state patterns.
The school's expansion and the district's recent receipt of a federal grant and a major Charter School Growth Fund investment signal sustained momentum and long-term capacity. That said, the school maintains a waiting list, so admission by lottery is competitive. A parent seeking enrollment may want to confirm current lottery details and timeline directly with the school. The building and program are quite new, so long-term track record on student outcomes and program evolution is still being written.
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